Experience in Tirane, Albania by Inxhi

What is it like to live in Tirane? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

To live in Tirana is fine. It isn't very expensive and you may have much fun if you have friendship.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tirane?

To say the truth not much interesting, there is no campus there, I mean college, dormitory and cafeteria all together so is a little difficult to stay in touch with all other friends, but you can have an interesting day if you spend time with your friends in library, walking in park(there is just one park), trips outside, and there are some nice cafes where spend time most of students and you may find good company there and read at the same time, like E Pershtatshme, Friend's Book House, Radio.

How much does it cost to live in Tirane?

300$

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Tirane? Is there any advice you can give?

no so much, you may stay in any hostel at start and after can stay in any private dormitory or rents a flat that may cost from 100-200$.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

There is very good food, is better if you eat traditional food in any cafeteria or fast-food that is cheaper.

What places would you recommend visiting in Tirane?

National Museum, COD Center, Mother Teresa square, Skanderbeg square.

Is it good to eat out in Tirane? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

I'm not sure you may find some good restaurants but they are a little expensive.

Is the nightlife good in Tirane? Where is good to go?

If is something that if valuable to enjoy in Tirana in nightlife, there are to many clubs and pubs, my favourite are Bunker, Matrix, Mai Tai.

What advice would you give future students heading to Tirane?

Is better if you have a host student or a friend that could be with you. Is a little difficult to orientate alone in Tirana.